New Delhi, May 8 -- In the sun-scorched lands of Somalia, farmers and livestock keepers have grown accustomed to the extremes of climate. In 2022, for example, the country suffered the longest drought in 40 years. This affected nearly half the national population of 18 million people. The following year, heavy and widespread flooding devastated the country's farmlands and infrastructure.

For a country whose economy breathes through its agriculture and livestock sectors, these extremes have adverse implications. Over 70 per cent of the population relies on farming, herding and pastoral activities for their livelihoods. Despite these climatic shocks, agriculture contributes about 60 per cent of Somalia's GDP. This is down slightly from 65...